Bible Strands
Isaiah 57:19
bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD addresses a covenant community, speaking directly to those spiritually distant and those near immediately after promising to heal and restore comfort.
The words — The Hebrew בּוֹרֵא (bo're) means "I am about to create," while נִיב (niv) and שְׂפָתַיִם (sefatayim) literally yield "fruit of lips."
The thread — This promise extends to all whom God calls in Acts 2:39, finds fulfillment in the New Testament sacrifice of praise in Hebrews 13:15, and echoes the heavenly proclamation of earthly peace in Luke 2:14.
Why it lands — The text declares that God will create praise and grant peace to both distant and near people, then personally heal them. A reader must recognize that divine healing and reconciled peace are initiated by God's word, not human effort.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.
Cross-references
- Acts 2:39 This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- Luke 10:5 Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
- Acts 10:36 He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
- Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
- Luke 21:15 For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- Exodus 4:11 And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD?
- Isaiah 6:7 And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”
- Hosea 14:2 Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.